Back on the market - buyer could not perform! This huge 3 bed and 2.5 bath coach house is located behind a four unit apartment building that is being marketed for sale as well. Walk into a sizable living and dining area as well as a kitchen with lots of cabinetry. Each bedroom is generously sized and has plenty of closet space. The attached garage has space for parking and additional storage. Multiple opportunities for investors/developers in a rapidly growing area - renovate as a coach house or investigate countless other uses. All you need is some creativity to get the most out of this home! Located just blocks away from Gallaudet University, Ivy City, Union Market and H Street, this home is just a mile to the NoMa Metro, and easy access to Florida and New York Avenue.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1,296 sq ftLot Size
$520Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lance Macon• Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Back on market - buyer could not perform! This large four unit building has three units with 2 beds and 1 bath, and one unit with 2 beds, one bath and a den. Each unit has a sizable living and dining area and features gas cooking. Three units are leased and one is vacant, all units are seperately metered. Building has a sizable basement area that can be built out for additional potential use. Coach house behind the building marketed seperately for sale! Multiple opportunities for investors/developers in a rapidly growing area - located just blocks away from Gallaudet University, Ivy City, Union Market, and H Street! Just a mile to the NoMa Metro, and easy access to Florida and New York Avenue.
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2074230
Apr 14, 2023
Sold
$250,000
$156/sq ft
Apr 12, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2023
Relisted
—
Feb 2, 2023
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2022
Listed
$500,000
$313/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1991
Sold
$14,140
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,021 (−1.0%)
$339,790 + $250,890
$590,680
2025
$5,071 (−2.9%)
$339,790 + $250,890
$590,680
2024
$5,223 (+2.9%)
$338,090 + $258,490
$596,580
2023
$5,076 (+6.9%)
$336,420 + $278,000
$614,420
2022
$4,746 (+7.1%)
$329,040 + $268,110
$597,150
2021
$4,433 (+1.7%)
$305,710 + $252,640
$558,350
2020
$4,358 (+7.7%)
$295,000 + $226,530
$521,530
2019
$4,047 (+12.3%)
$252,550 + $223,510
$476,060
2018
$3,603 (+10.0%)
$224,800 + $199,030
$423,830
2017
$3,275 (+5.8%)
$224,800 + $199,030
$423,830
2016
$3,096 (+12.7%)
$189,940 + $195,380
$385,320
2015
$2,746 (+28.3%)
$149,710 + $173,340
$323,050
2014
$2,141 (+5.2%)
$106,300 + $145,690
$251,990
2013
$2,035 (−2.1%)
$106,300 + $145,690
$251,990
2012
$2,079 (−7.2%)
$101,670 + $137,740
$239,410
2011
$2,241 (−5.3%)
$100,280 + $144,270
$244,550
2010
$2,366
$114,540 + $149,090
$263,630
Tax history for 1261 Simms Pl NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,021 (−1.0%)
$339,790 + $250,890
$590,680
2025
$5,071 (−2.9%)
$339,790 + $250,890
$590,680
2024
$5,223 (+2.9%)
$338,090 + $258,490
$596,580
2023
$5,076 (+6.9%)
$336,420 + $278,000
$614,420
2022
$4,746 (+7.1%)
$329,040 + $268,110
$597,150
2021
$4,433 (+1.7%)
$305,710 + $252,640
$558,350
2020
$4,358 (+7.7%)
$295,000 + $226,530
$521,530
2019
$4,047 (+12.3%)
$252,550 + $223,510
$476,060
2018
$3,603 (+10.0%)
$224,800 + $199,030
$423,830
2017
$3,275 (+5.8%)
$224,800 + $199,030
$423,830
2016
$3,096 (+12.7%)
$189,940 + $195,380
$385,320
2015
$2,746 (+28.3%)
$149,710 + $173,340
$323,050
2014
$2,141 (+5.2%)
$106,300 + $145,690
$251,990
2013
$2,035 (−2.1%)
$106,300 + $145,690
$251,990
2012
$2,079 (−7.2%)
$101,670 + $137,740
$239,410
2011
$2,241 (−5.3%)
$100,280 + $144,270
$244,550
2010
$2,366
$114,540 + $149,090
$263,630
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,296 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
4052 0104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
RF-1
Residential Flat Zone 1
The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
On Street, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $268,110
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2006
Building Information
Construction Materials: Combination
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Skylights
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $329,040
Soil Types: Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $4,746
Tax Assessed Value: $597,150
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,746
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Montello NE left to Simms Place NE
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,296 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2007
County: District of Columbia
APN: 4052 0104
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
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Schools
Wheatley Education Campus
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Dunbar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
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